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- WM Branch’s ‘CPD Competence Suite No.2’ on IHBC’s YouTube: ‘The Conservation Hour: Series 2’ – Competence-based learning (open to non-members) with thoughts sought on a Series 3 14/04/2026
- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey for our new parliamentary push 14/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 14/04/2026
- IHBC opens Corporate Plan 2026-30 (‘CP30’) development with CP25 consultation, noting Charter, Parliamentary 5 Commitments, volunteer investment & more – to 28/02 & after 14/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Philosophy’ CPD Signpost: The UK Stained Glass Repository… finding stained glass windows new homes 14/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ CPD Signpost: HE launches two short films that explain the role of the HERs 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (community) doorstep’: Some half of homes with planning permission since 2012-13 not yet built says Local Councils Network. 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Church) doorstep’: Catholic Bishops Conference welcomes £400K to unlock historic potential of former Catholic seminary 14/04/2026
- Museum of London demolition legal challenge dismissed in court 14/04/2026
- Government Publishes ‘partial response’ to Energy Performance of Buildings Consultation 14/04/2026
- APPGEBE: ‘Government must not sacrifice quality in drive to build 1.5 million homes’ 14/04/2026
- DWP consults on merger of training bodies 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: European Heritage Hub launches ‘Open Call’ for articles under In Varietate Concordia Columns initiative 14/04/2026
- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey in our new parliamentary push 10/04/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 10/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Cross UK on ‘Fire in historic buildings: reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire’ 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Design’ CPD Signpost: MHCLG seeks input from LAs & applicants for evidence base on impact of Design Codes 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep’: Birmingham City Council issues late update on Black Sabbath pub – the full story so far 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (former) doorstep’: Grade II Mill in Leek, Staffordshire demolished after being destroyed by fire 10/04/2026
- CPRE: Fixes for England land use crisis ‘already exist but… fragmented and…neglected’ argues report 10/04/2026
- Historic Houses report highlights ongoing challenges for ‘A Fragile Inheritance…’ 10/04/2026
- Buildings Must Adapt Faster to Climate Change, says Saint-Gobain – Arup Report 10/04/2026
- New Towns programme needs a compelling national vision, says new Lords’ report 10/04/2026
- Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA)2026 now open, till 30/04 10/04/2026
Daily Archives: 02/02/2024
IHBC participates in CHN workshop ahead of UNEP ‘Buildings and Climate Global Forum’
The Climate Heritage Network (CHN), of which the IHBC is an active member, is co-leading a ‘Buildings Breakthrough’ forum that is part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Buildings and Climate Global Forum, which will take place in Paris … Continue reading
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IHBC applauds support for Conservation Officer attendance at ‘Through the Looking Glass : A Future for Historic Windows’, 27-28 June, Cirencester
The IHBC has warmly welcomed the call for Conservation Officer attendance and bursary applications to the not-for-profit joint conference on ‘… Historic Windows’, 27-28 June in Cirencester. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Interested in serving as an IHBC trustee? As IHBC’s 2024 AGM approaches, check our guidance and see if you want to take your IHBC membership to a new level
As a date for the IHBC’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being finalised, this is a good time for members of all categories to review our guidance, support and advice encouraging prospective trustees to join our board.
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IHBC’s CPD Forms update: Now on Excel, with enhanced functions & graphics to guide you on IHBC’s holistic conservation competences
After piloting new forms for registering CPD (Continuing Professional Development) learning over the past year, the IHBC is delighted to announce the full version of the new Excel based CPD form is now available for download from the IHBC’s CPD … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Management’ Signpost: Legal pressure forces Scottish Government to come clean on climate impacts
Scottish Ministers were keeping details of the climate impact of their £26bn infrastructure plan wraps reports the Good Law Project, until the not-for-profit and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland won a promise to publish them. image for illustration: Open … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £2.6M+ works this week: National body seeks Workforce Project support, closing 19/02
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week is a call from a national body for a … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Ayrshire pre-WW2 water tank to be turned into luxury three-bedroom home
A pre-World War 2 water tank – a giant concrete structure almost the same size as a football pitch – is to be turned into luxury three-bedroom home and countryside home, reports Ayrshire Live. image for illustration: Dundonald from the … Continue reading
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Audit Wales research report: Sustainable development? – making best use of brownfield land and empty buildings
A new report from Audit Wales examines how Welsh Councils are supporting repurposing and regeneration of vacant properties and brownfield sites. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0
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The Heritage Alliance: Seeking new Chair and Trustees
The Heritage Alliance (THA) is seeking new trustees and a chair, with support events offing further guidance.
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Design Council seeks Design Council Experts to help lead the design industry to Design for Planet
The Design Council has called for Design Experts to join them so as to place the planet at the heart of their work advocating for design, sharing knowledge about best practice and helping to deliver advice and programmes. image for … Continue reading
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Parliamentary Committee: Government plan urgently needed to address ‘the silent killer’ of heatwaves
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has called on government to as it launches its ‘Fifth Report – Heat resilience and sustainable cooling’. image for illustration: Joanna Theobald
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SPAB joins calls to Safeguard Welsh Heritage
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings(SPAB) joins calls to safeguard Welsh Heritage. image for illustration: Fiona Newton
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IHBC features ‘Heritage research from the Global doorstep’: Historic Trades planning data from the US, from PlaceEconomics
US heritage economics research body PlaceEconomics, founded by Donovan Rypkema, has made available research from 2022 carried out for The Campaign for Historic Trades on the ‘continuation of historic trades skills through traditional trades training’. image for illustration: Open Government … Continue reading
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